B16 swap out, how hard and what is involved

DannyC1005 · 10-28-2002, 11:10 PM

I have an 88 CRX Si with a D16a6 that is about at the end of its rope. What would be the best engine to replace it with? Everyone has told me to go with a B16. In order to do this I suppose I need to replace the ECU, but can I still use my 5 speed that I have now? What about the mounts? What is a decent price I should go after on an engine and ECU. The only thing I have looked at is the original replacement D16 for around $695 long block. any advice would be helpful.
Thanks
Danny

10-29-2002, 12:46 AM

Please look into contacting HAS Sport for your complete list of needs, components etc...

These guys break it down to where you gotta beat to fit certain engines, and I mean hell they are already doing the K series swaps

OldOneEye · 10-29-2002, 10:26 PM

www.clubsi.com has a forum that's pretty much dedicated to engine swaps of the type you are mentioning. You can go bigger, but usually the b16 is a drop in from what I've seen.

Juan

10-31-2002, 03:15 PM

ZX3 is right on the money. Check out www.hasport.com

These guys list what motors, will fit in what cars, and what is needed for all! Sheesh...I think they have a kit to put a H22A in a CRX...

Have fun!

James

10-31-2002, 03:18 PM

Also look for the book:
Honda and Acura Performance by Mike Kojima. Read some of the chapters..great book for the begining and season Honda/Acura tuner. Has a complete section on engine buildups and engine swaps:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...65568?v=glance

10-31-2002, 04:36 PM

Hell if I'm not mistaken isn't HasSport already swapping the K series engines James?
I think they are making Type R swaps possible and Type S RSX's swap into the Civic's also...

Great company, great support team, and best of all they know it all before they sell the products/information!!!!! Unlike 87% of the manufactors out there now....